:	May 19, 2005

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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Secure the hood in the service position.

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Raise and support the vehicle.

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Drain the cooling system.

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Drain the engine oil.

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:   Early vehicles will require the partial release of the fuel rail, to allow the intake manifold to be removed. Remove the intake manifold.

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Remove the battery tray.

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Disconnect the 2 ECM electrical connectors.

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Release the wiring harness from the plenum.   Release the 2 clips.   Position the wiring harness aside.

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Remove the accessory drive belt.

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Remove the lower fan shroud.   Release 2 clips from the cooling fan lower shroud.

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Install a shield to protect the radiator core from damage.

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Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.   Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Position the generator mounting bracket aside.   Remove the 3 bolts.   Release the wiring harness clip.   Remove and discard the cable tie.

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: The A/C system will remain fully charged during this procedure, care must be taken when positioning the assembly aside. Position the A/C compressor mounting bracket assembly aside.   Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.   Release the LH KS electrical connector retaining clip.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor electrical connector.

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Disconnect the engine ground cable.   Remove the nut.

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Release the transmission cooler pipes.   Remove the nut.   Position aside.

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Remove the EGR pipe.   Loosen the EGR union nut and release the pipe.

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Check the road wheels are in the straight ahead position, then remove the upper clamp bolt.   Discard the retaining bolt.

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Remove the steering gear universal joint clamp bolt.   Discard the retaining bolt.

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Release the upper steering column shaft.

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Release and remove the shaft and joint assembly.

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Release the coolant pump hose.   Position aside.   Release from the clip.

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Disconnect the 2 engine oil cooler, coolant hoses.   Release the 2 clips.

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Remove the transmission heat shield.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.   Release HO2S harness from bracket.

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Disconnect the LH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.   Remove the 2 bolts.

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Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.   Release HO2S harness from bracket.

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Disconnect the RH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.   Remove the 2 bolts.

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Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.

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Release the starter motor.   Remove the 2 bolts.

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Release the harness bracket.   Remove the 2 nuts.

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Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

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Install the engine lifting bracket.   Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).   Evenly and progressively, tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Release the flexplate.   Rotate the crankshaft to access the retaining bolts.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Release the fuel pipe and purge line heat shield.   Remove the 2 bolts.   Position the fuel line shield aside for access.

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: Support the engine. The engine will fall forward when the transmission is removed. Remove the transmission bolts.   Connect the lifting chains.   Support the transmission.   Remove the 8 bolts.

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: Make sure the torque converter remains with the transmission. Remove the engine.   Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.   Remove the engine RH mount.   Raise the engine.   With assistance, carefully remove the engine.

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Install the torque converter retainer.